Your relationship with your nurse can have a huge impact on your health, comfort and happiness. Nurses provide more than TLC – they are also responsible for much of the healthcare you receive while in the hospital. Although doctors prescribe medications, order tests, interpret results and make treatment decisions, it is up to the nurses […]
Hospital Issues
Majority of Patients Don’t Understand Discharge Instructions
When your doctor discharges you from the hospital, the last thing you want is to end up back in the hospital. It makes sense that for the best outcome and to reduce your chances of a readmission, you need to follow your doctor’s instructions. However, it turns out that the majority of patients don’t understand […]